Is it hot enough for ya? Plus Iowa in play, libertarians and more

Published: Aug. 12, 2016, 5:49 p.m.

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Iowa as a battleground state, opportunity for Libertarian candidates, 1st District debates and Steve King. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Ed Tibbetts, Todd Dorman and Erin Murphy. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Porch Builder. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com